Snarky Puppy - Bet (Empire Central)

Snarky Puppy - Bet
From Snarky Puppy's new album, Empire Central (September 2022, GroundUP Music)
Buy/Stream: orcd.co/empire...
Written by Michael League
Arranged by Michael League and Snarky Puppy
Bob Lanzetti - Electric guitar
Mark Lettieri - Electric guitar
Chris McQueen - Electric guitar
Justin Stanton - Fender Rhodes Mark 8
Bobby Sparks - Hohner D6 Clavinet and ARP String Ensemble
Bill Laurance - Yamaha CP70 electric piano
Shaun Martin - Moog Little Phatty and Talkbox (Solo)
Zach Brock - Violin
Mike “Maz” Maher - Trumpet
Jay Jennings - Trumpet and flugelhorn
Chris Bullock - Tenor sax, flute, and piccolo flute
Bob Reynolds - Tenor sax (Solo)
Michael League - Electric bass
Nate Werth - Percussion
Keita Ogawa - Percussion
Marcelo Woloski - Percussion
Jason “JT” Thomas - Drum set
Larnell Lewis - Drum set
Jamison Ross - Drum set
Jep Jorba - Director / camera operator
David Bretones - Director of Photography / camera operator
Brad Holt - Line producer / camera operator
Andrew Redd - Gaffer / camera operator
Chris Brian - Camera operator
Ranjani Groth - Camera operator
Jun Kang - Camera operator
Emily Holt - Camera operator
Reid Walker - Dolly operator
Joseph Fisher - Dolly Operator
Produced by Michael League
Co-produced by Snarky Puppy
Engineered by Nic Hard, Matt Recchia, and Michael Harrison
Engineering assisted by Skyler Childress, Michael League, and Shakthi Prasad KT
Mixed by Nic Hard
Mastered by Dave McNair
Recorded and filmed March 3-10, 2022, at Deep Ellum Art Company in Dallas, Texas, USA
Mixed March 15 - April 7, 2022, at Estudi Vint in Els Prats de Rei, Catalonia, Spain
Photography by Brian Friedman and Jep Jorba
Video edited by Michael League and Jep Jorba
Film consulting by Andy LaViolette
Production managed by Rosanna Freedman
Project managed by Jamie Margulies
Stage assembled by Mason Davis, Matt Recchia, Rosanna Freedman, and Michael Harrison
Graphic design by Claire Morales
Managed by Mike Chadwick Management
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Website: snarkypuppy.com
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Facebook: / groundupmusicworld
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Website: groundupmusic.net

[@sandiledube279]

Rest easy, Mr Shaun Martin. 🕊️ Your expressive sound will be dearly missed. Thank you. 👏

[@ropeadope99]

Thank you for your kind words. Shaun was a light in this world through his music and who he was as a person. We are so honored to have been able to call him a friend. Rest in peace Shaun

[@SayonaraSixString]

Shaun's love of music was absolutely infectious. When he takes his Moog Talkbox solo you see everyone turn around with huge smiles on their faces. That's Shaun's glow. 🌟

[@ropeadope99]

It was such an honor call Shaun a friend. He was a truly incredible person, he is dearly missed. Thank you for you kind words. Rest in power Shaun

[@SHOWWHITE]

R.I.P. Shaun Martin

[@ropeadope99]

We miss you Shaun!

[@totom0714]

ショーンマーティンさん。本当にあなたの音楽が大好きでした。正直、寂しいです。安らかにお眠りください。 幾度となくあなたの音楽に助けられました。本当にありがとうございました。

[@musicdev]

❤❤❤

[@ropeadope99]

Shaun was such a kind, caring, and genuine person. Thank you for your kind words. Rest in peace Shaun!

[@seraphic1000]

Shaun, I'll never forget your solo on this, it's divine.

[@corvidboy]

Agreed. It's exceptional and just so right

[@ropeadope99]

Shaun was unlike any other. Rest in power

[@largo5348]

With the untimely passing of the geat Shaun Martin, we can't take this life for granted. For we never know the day nor the hour. He shared so much of himself with the world. His living was not in vain!

[@redmor1516]

Say Amen to the truth!! Rest up Shawn. Check Binky out when Shawn funked it up!!!

[@ropeadope99]

Thank you for your kind words. Shaun was one of the most kind, genuine, and caring people in this world and he was a true musical inspiration. We are so honored to have been able to call him a friend. Rest in peace Shaun

[@JTonthedrums]

Fun Fact... Judging by the comments, it appears that a lot of people aren't aware that we've been using 3 drummers since Culcha Vulcha(though only 2 per track. Immigrance & Empire Central is all 3 on every song, as you see.) Means we achieved our goal, to sound like 1 drummer with a gigantic kit... Awesome!

[@natedevol]

And it is AWESOME!!! seeing the three of you together at the recordings was mind blowing. Keep up the great work. 💪🏻💪🏻

[@bobreynolds]

yup!

[@billywilliams9284]

The Kits are on fire, so much tention built, love it when you throw parts to eachother spur of the moment. Feel the energy! All so good

[@JTonthedrums]

@@billywilliams9284 Thanks man. Though there wasn’t anything done spur of the moment. Some mistaken switching of parts but definitely very planned and thought out.

[@TheGaragiste328]

It’s truly fantastic. I love the three drummers concept. Three master players blending their unique styles in such a tasty way and having so much fun with it. Love it. The whole band is cooking on this track, especially on those solos from Bob and Shaun. Inspiring and amazing.

[@creightonhart5654]

Glad I got a chance to see you do your thing live Bro. Shaun Martin. Gone too damn soon. Rest easy you talented some gun!!

[@ropeadope99]

Shaun was truly one of the most talented performers to ever live. It was such an honor to work with him and call him a friend. Rest in power Shaun Martin

[@markianorobichaux4102]

RIP SHAUN 🎹

[@ropeadope99]

Rest in power!

[@JMProdzChannel]

To this amazing soul, musician, person, I wish you a resting voyage....Gone but shall never be forgotten. You and your music are eternal. Rest in peace, Shaun Martin

[@ropeadope99]

Thank you for your incredibly kind words. Shaun was a light in this world through his music and who he was as a person. We are so honored to have been able to call him a friend. Rest in peace Shaun

[@NuoNuo-o5g]

I love this song. Shaun, I love the sound you play and your performance. RIP.

[@ropeadope99]

Rest in peace Shaun. He was an incredible performer! It's a truly great song

[@kirkdaville]

Rest In Peace Shaun. Gonna miss those live solos.

[@ropeadope99]

Shaun was such an incredible performer and musician. Rest in power Shaun

[@seanpflughaupt5963]

RIP Shaun. You brought so much joy with your unreal talent. Another legend gone too soon.

[@ropeadope99]

He is deeply missed. Such an incredible soul, rest in power

[@donnarb60]

Rest in Power my Brother💔💙💙💙

[@ponderingmonk525]

He was so cracked 😢

[@ropeadope99]

Rest in power Shaun

[@mx5534]

THE SOUND ENGINEERS WHO WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS NEED A DAMN GRAMMY!!!!!!!! PHENOMENAL WORK!!!!!!!!

[@whatsmyname3237]

What's not to love? All this, and wait, Shaun Martin? My ears can't take it! Great stuff...

[@MakesiJosephRiddimRider]

if you know anyone on the committee bring it to their attention... it could happen

[@peterazor7924]

That's exactly what I was thinking... When you consider there are 19 musicians and if you listen closely, you can hear each instrument clearly, each of 3 drum sets has slightly different sound etc. ... Just unbelievable!

[@UTVols4Life]

Say it again!!!!

[@olufemiabolurin]

asin 3 drum sets, only geniuses can pull that off

[@coreyroberts47]

Even triangle guy killin

[@kmff8]

😂

[@justinrottmann2125]

RIP Shaun this solo brought me to tears of joy a couple times ❤

[@ropeadope99]

He was truly such an amazing performer. It is so wonderful to know how much he inspired people with his music

[@McNair-eo8ee]

Rest in Power, Shaun. We love you

[@ropeadope99]

Rest in power!

[@charpayn1915]

Larnell is my hero

[@LarnellLewisMusic]

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@gauravsaimaddipati8356]

@@LarnellLewisMusicI LOVE YOU

[@joshuagharis9017]

He's phenomenal, they all are down to the sound engineer, heck the video folks are amazing too

[@joshuagharis9017]

@@LarnellLewisMusic you really are on another level, your city lights solo in 6/4 5/4, extraordinary 👌

[@ondolite3789]

You have chosen well.

[@JuvitoAule]

RIP Shaun. Absolutely unbelievable.

[@ropeadope99]

Shaun was a truly amazing person. Rest in peace

[@Artek604]

RIP Shaun, you're a genius forever & always!

[@ropeadope99]

Rest in peace Shaun

[@chekolcs]

RIP Shaun Martin. Thanks for the endless music!

[@ropeadope99]

He will live on through his music. Rest in peace Shaun!

[@HopewellToday]

RIH S. Martin. A pleasure to experience full of this many different musicians and it still sound totally AMAZING

[@RayQiaoTW]

Sean Martin + vocoder = magic

[@saxmuxiq774]

Shaun Martin....you are missed!!!

[@matlive]

The greatest to ever do it... rest easy.

[@notaguy4289]

RIP Shaun Martin

[@BokangThwala]

RIP king😢😢

[@dumenek4102]

Shaun's crazy piano uncle vibes hypes you up better than 2 cups of coffee.

[@Captainmacmanny]

Rest in peace Shaun Martin!

[@enlacemusical2250]

Rest in peace shawn

[@Abaddon231]

Damnit ...lost another great one. Rest in peace Shaun.

[@etrain8885]

Watching Shaun Martin solo is one of my absolute favorite things. Yet another incredible song, I’m so psyched for the rest of this album.

[@wyvernofhefei8712]

Ikr, his phrasing is chef kiss

[@nighine9372]

I heard some new tracks live, you will not be disappointed 👍🏻

[@morkmon]

he's so good, you can just hear how much fun he is having

[@Benisuber1]

hell yeah

[@emotionalideas]

Yep just a joy in life. If you're not in the best mood you just put on some Snarky and somehow all is well.

[@bayhakansimsek]

Honestly, I don’t know what to think anymore. Musicality of the highest caliber, yet humble. Humbleness, mastery, all smiles, players bouncing and just having fun. Just existing and enjoying it. I’m not saying it’s easy to play these pieces but still, the fun vibe is so strong makes me bounce with them like I’m in that room. Snarky Puppy is one of the best things I’ve come across in my life. Truly a reason to be grateful for life as it is. Thanks a million to everyone involved in this.

[@Ondolite]

Honestly, you are going in the right direction. Great tribute from humble guy.

[@dannyatuhix]

I can't imagine what goes through Michael League's brain when he's composing such masterpiece

[@brandonlbartlett]

actually, on this album, a bunch of them (if not all) were brought to the group from members. Cant wait to hear the rest!

[@valentinasanchez5757]

@@brandonlbartlett yeah but this once is composed by michael league

[@FreeTacozYT]

"Holy crap I have to write 19 parts?"

[@gabrielledyson3829]

@@brandonlbartlett they played a song Nathan wrote at the steely Dan show and it was incredible! Gave me DC go-go vibes!

[@stephanemignot100]

This one is a bit on the "cheesyy side", subjectivity...

[@FAMUCHOLLY]

I CAN. NOT. WAIT. FOR. THIS. ALBUM. TO. DROP!!!!

[@citydrums7525]

Just don't drop it on the sidewalk...or it will crack the street it's gonna' be so dope!

[@rafaelsantana7563]

I WAS ABOUT TO COMMENT THIS!

[@kistemaggi7704]

I CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE THEM AUTUMN 22 IN HANNOVER😎

[@jairosalguero4187]

Got the chance to listen a few songs of the album live. Can't wait for it to drop!!!!!

[@rafaelsantana4905]

@@rafaelsantana7563 ?

[@Orlando-wn4uc]

Bob Reynolds is such an incredible saxophone player... that solo was killer. Such amazing musicians ...

[@cejpk]

He played the solo in Lingus last week in concert and it was absolutely spot on! Crazy dude

[@dz_ca]

Yeah I mean I've probably listened to this album 100X already, and ​ @Bob Reynolds an extra 2-300X on top of that since most times I need to skip back and listen to it over a couple times.

[@robertpeters5190]

Yeah, got "Michael Brecker vibe/chills"

[@Diego24fps]

One of my favorite parts of the whole album is how his solo ends - perfectly hands off back to the rest of the horn section.

[@marcdumont2275]

1:53

[@josearroyo8419]

I can’t believe Shaun is gone so fast 😔😔😔 my prayers go to his family and friends🙏🏼

[@hian7868]

You will be always remembered shaun❤️

[@playpianobyear]

The dude with the triangle thing is killing it - the rhythm his accents add are fire!!!!! 🔥🔥

[@michaelheinsen5292]

that thing is indeed called a triangle, my friend! ;)

[@samcooke343]

Marcelo Woloski! Check out his song 'Palermo' from one of Snarky's previous albums, and his solo album 'Mundo Por Conocer' is incredible too.

[@dczzzz55]

My little joke comment was going to be that that triangle guy is probably the best triangle guy around to get into this band

[@drydessert4198]

@@dczzzz55 If the triangle guy walks, the band is done.

[@pchopz5891]

@@oprime9361 powermind indeed✨

[@cfree71]

Shaun Martin does it again! His solos are so melodic, singable (is that a word lol?) and never just sound like a random assortment of notes. Perfect!

[@eldani8095]

it is a word and also exactly the one I was looking for - agree 100%! So nice

[@mauvekeith1749]

where I'm from, "singable" is often used to refer to exactly what you described. "technical but singable" as is usually said

[@alessandrodicostanzo7359]

Tastefully

[@markprater1]

Corey Henry's work on 'Lingus' not withstanding, Shaun Martin's solos take a backseat to no one's...

[@douglasedwards9640]

There’s gotta be a word for that!!!! Great comment, I appreciate your insight.

[@Absalonian]

3:52 that lick does something to me and I don’t know how to describe it 😪

[@cagatay181]

Rest in peace Shaun😢💔🖤

[@joshamg1489]

they look so happy playing their music

[@mumaarte]

SAMBA!!! Got the reference! Brazil salutes you.

[@shanehughes9938]

This is Shaun’s song. ❤

[@mattgiant8836]

OMG WITH TALKBOX! I am on the floor right now

[@agustinbenitez6745]

Bob Reynolds take a bow!!!!!

[@francesschaefer]

Yes! Plus I have discovered his videos on You Tube he is a great guy!

[@anyawaleofondo]

💯

[@anyawaleofondo]

​@@francesschaeferWHAT A SOLO!!!

[@test-er3ws]

3:32 talkbox solo I'm going to cry...

[@AraksDemirdyian]

4:30 When Larnell makes that face you know shits gonna go down

[@LarnellLewisMusic]

“Bet!” Lolllll

[@markmark9639]

@@LarnellLewisMusic you're a monster man. Wish I had taken a moment at the session to say hey to you and JT both. Yall are killing it here when I wasn't there lol. Early session on the 8th was my night. Really liked your work on Binky The Dunlop Sessions....awesome work!

[@justiceagordoh9801]

Rest in music Shawn😢

[@HardlineSoul]

RIP SHAUN!!! :(

[@helenamooi4879]

they all are having fun, it is so good to see and hear

[@jobgerards588]

I love the fact that Shaun Martin hits his octaver just in time for his last three notes. Absolutely love this song!

[@alexandersamuel4932]

Haha yeah that was tight!

[@andreasneto1736]

Percussion brazilian music. Perfect !!!

[@jodiepanudju]

There is a magical moment everytime Shaun Martin is doing solo, he makes everyone nodding hard and smiling.

[@ゆうちょ銀行-j3k]

Shaun martinのこの曲のトークボックスソロが大好きで何度聞いたことか、、 ご冥福をお祈りします🙏

[@NyeJamesMusic]

Shaun Martin's solo absolutely hits the spot on this one 👌

[@SayonaraSixString]

RIP Shaun.

[@M3RKMUS1C]

The incredible musicianship and seeing everyone full of smiles at the end is everything, such a vibe!

[@Jroticus]

I agree good to see another musician here 1 Love

[@guapsandwich113]

I’m so glad to see you here man you were my child hood lmao and also got so much more into you too cause you played guitar aswell!

[@robertsewell6525]

Modern day funky orchestra😊

[@Randy_Balan]

These people live the dream life of musicians. Play among great musicians, Supervised by sound engineers who have good ears and experience, Play in classy gigs and come home with money!

[@johnonyango3166]

This music is phenomenal

[@ahaduchasemusic3276]

The drummer with his hat backwards is so chill bro love it

[@davidhartvigschousboe1837]

This might be the best ad for Audio Technica m50x headphones ever!

[@DavidWoodMusic]

The dynamics on that snare roll at 3:12 are absolutely insane

[@samcooke343]

It's two different drummers, one takes over half way through. Might be JT as him and Larnell do it again in reverse on the last chorus. Such a cool effect.

[@DavidWoodMusic]

@@samcooke343 It's so good

[@Ram60557]

Talent person sincere and deepest condolences to the family. RIP Shawn Martin 🕊️🙏❤️

[@ftlove2001]

Larnel is beyond incredible!!

[@allegraphivere9085]

Reminds me of my covid days, I used to listen to this all day till night back then.

[@matheusalmeida3532]

Beautiful! In Brazil we called this kind of rhythm « Samba Rock » and « Maracatú » 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@renanviniciusalvesramalho2309]

Em que parte tem maracatu?

[@GustavoReyesprof]

onde cê tá ouvindo maracatu aí?

[@JONCOR2004]

Matheus Almeida - Thank you for your comment! You just got me into a bunny trail of videos to learn more about Maracatú :) Any time I think of Brazilian music immediately comes to mind Samba or Bossa Nova but had not heard of Maracatú before. Any other brazilian rhythms you could share?

[@renanviniciusalvesramalho2309]

@@JONCOR2004 , search for "ijexá".

[@matheusalmeida3532]

@@JONCOR2004 Any time, man! We are very proud of our music history. Maybe you’ll get into “chorinho” e “frevo” too. 👍🏽😁

[@fiddleonair]

Shaun, good sir, please pull through.. The whole world is rooting for you

[@cooldebt]

Everyone is amazing but I just can never get past Nate Werth's gloriously joyful energy - he always looks like he's having the time of his life :)

[@literalantifaterrorist4673]

Of course, with Bobby looking underwhelmed af like he always seems to be lol

[@yeti4269]

He has the same energy for his shows too. I thought he stole the show at the concert I went to.

[@samcooke343]

@@literalantifaterrorist4673 Bobby always looks like he's just there for the paycheck and can't wait to clock out lmao

[@CreepyWilly]

@@literalantifaterrorist4673 lol yeah Bobby is like Mono Neon in the sense that they are very unexpressive outside their instrument, but they are master of their craft.

[@madcatproductions69]

How many people does it take to make a song great? YES

[@pvfoppa]

Have not stopped listening, jamming and groovin' to TRINITY every day for two weeks straight! I get home tonight and this gem pops up on my screen. I cant get enough. Thanks for the music boyz! Your evolution and "industry message" speaks for itself through the tunes... music for the soul, heart and brain and a constant creation of musical space for everyone to gel perfectly and get everything across. Come to Ecuador please!!! You have quite the following here. Believe me. Your sound on live records is unmatched now. Shout out to Nic and your incredible sound and production crew, they're amazing artists as well. Keep it coming please!

[@gabrielledyson3829]

This comment makes me want to see them with you! 10 years plus I’ve loved them and only recently found a friend who appreciates them. I’m always introducing my friends to the music!

[@DanielRicardo42]

There are more percussion instruments in this room than I have seen throughout my entire life, and yet nothing sounds cluttered. Amazing.

[@eliziusraz4823]

Best band ever

[@rickenbacker40011]

Snarky "More band-members than audience members" Puppy at it again hahaha, loveeee it still cant believe the band is soooooo huge. Theyre so awesome

[@colinmccowan9056]

They need more drummers

[@johnadesola6992]

Hell yeah! that’s all I’m saying... hell yeah!!

[@zanokuhlemabuza3762]

Shaun Martin on that talkbox though!!

[@eltonmonjane3479]

Michael League is a GENIUS...

[@JustTutupa]

Shaun Martin killing it!

[@Docdoolit]

Song hits differently now but is still amazing. RIP Shawn ❤‍🩹

[@Frontdesk99]

Hot dayum. Not only the playing.... The recording and mixing is a masterpiece in itself, each and every track the Puppy releases.

[@nichard1]

Thank you...

[@Frontdesk99]

@@nichard1 You're very welcome. I preordered the album not just for the music itself but also for the way it sounds. Whenever a recording makes me smile while listening to it, it must be *good* . :-) Also, I don't think enough people understand what an engineer's nightmare recordings like this can be, with a literal *crowd* in the room, risks of mics picking up sounds from other instruments, from people moving, cross-talk, it must be an insane job to position everything to make it work like you made it work.

[@ianfreddy3804]

Two notes in and we makin stank faces!!! Close ethe door!! you letting all the funk out!!!!

[@CarterBartram]

DOMi and JD Beck come out with their album last night, and now this? Awesome!

[@relaxpayourincometax]

Simply spellbound watching Snarky Puppy perform this evening at Wembley Arena. Almost too much to take in. They are beyond brilliant.

[@alanshaw1961]

best concert I've been at since seeing them November 2019 at Royal Albert Hall

[@ahaduchasemusic3276]

3:34 Shaun went crazy bro, that solo spoke to my soul man great job guys, with love❤️❤️❤️

[@benwayman2478]

makes me feel just like i did watching their videos in 2014

[@94mac]

Same!!!!

[@washingtonpaulo2519]

I'm from Brazil, and this melody remember to much music to my country, this is amazing

[@WHaTcAniSaY-nv9yk]

Everyone of you in the credits including the musicans are absolute geniuses!! Flawless in every way!! Thank you for keeping this band in flow. I have no words except thank you from the bottom of my heart. 💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@markl2804]

Love that fill at 4:11 by Larnell, compliments the end of Shaun's solo so well!

[@vincentpoinsot9105]

I think it's Jason JT Thomas playing at that time ;)

[@markl2804]

@@vincentpoinsot9105 impossible! Lol and I think I have proof too, it's similar to Larnell's fill at 4:50 ;)

[@vincentpoinsot9105]

@@markl2804 Sorry but I think JT is playing between 3:11 and 4:30 ;) The same technique is used twice for the passage from one to the other ;)

[@markl2804]

@@vincentpoinsot9105 OMG you're right! As the camera pans across Shaun you can see JT in the background finishing the fill! 🙇🙏

[@vincentpoinsot9105]

@@markl2804 JT is a monster;) Glad you confirm my impression, because being blind I only had my ears to prove that to me :D

[@SayonaraSixString]

I love Michael's "stank face" when he hears Shaun play that sick voice box lick at 0:58

[@miserycord0666]

I first saw Bob Reynolds playing in John Mayer’s band and I’ve been a fan ever since. Love to hear his solos

[@TurboHertz]

Babe wake up, new Snarky Puppy just dropped

[@marianadasantos]

I FELT the brazilian groove with the percussion in the beginning and the triangle. I'm brazilian, so I just looove it! great job, you guys, as usual. I can't stop listening to it, y'all made my day!

[@zatoichiMiyamoto]

This screams samba fusión all Over The place. greetings from Chile.

[@kauanfariass]

Com certeza usaram ritmos brasileiros, muito bem aplicados, diga-se por sinal

[@PimpolhoxD]

As a brazilian, I felt the exact same thing. These guys are gods!

[@slvthg]

Feliz de ver os amigos aqui

[@gabriel31859]

Sonzeraaa

[@edcass4395]

The music is great but it's the percussion I love the most

[@Diego24fps]

I love the handoff drumroll between Larnell and JT at 3:12 and the matching handoff between JT and Larnell at 4:32 is so tasty. I like the contrast in styles - JT's is smooth and Larnell brings so much power to his to launch everyone into the next section.

[@andreadaniel8792]

This made me soooo very HAPPY!!!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️❣️🙂

[@ahaduchasemusic3276]

4:32 larnells face had me dying and he was waiting for that moment too lmao